Cute story about a child avoiding bedtime. I loved how the language "built" across the pages, adding and reiterating each item she was packing to takeCute story about a child avoiding bedtime. I loved how the language "built" across the pages, adding and reiterating each item she was packing to take with her as she "runs away"...in the same way you get language building in stories like "There was an old woman..."...more

Loved it! I thought the pirate motif would just be the little girl play-acting throughout. But the author takes the pirate motif to the extreme (perfeLoved it! I thought the pirate motif would just be the little girl play-acting throughout. But the author takes the pirate motif to the extreme (perfectly). Both Charlotte AND her parents act like pirates from start to finish, which makes this an extremely fun read (the language is so much fun). And they all put a pirate spin into everyday sort of situations, including Charlotte loosing her "oomph" as she refuses to go to bed since bedtime "is for landlubbers. Sleep is not juicy." :)...more